Job Description
Location: Canberra, ACT
n Employment Type: Contract - Full Time
n Work Arrangement: Hybrid (must be Canberra-based)
n Start Date: ASAP
n Contract Duration: Until 30 June ****, with possible extension options
n Security Clearance: NV1 Required
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Location: Canberra, ACT
n Employment Type: Contract - Full Time
n Work Arrangement: Hybrid (must be Canberra-based)
n Start Date: ASAP
n Contract Duration: Until 30 June ****, with possible extension options
n Security Clearance: NV1 Required
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About the Role
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We are seeking an experienced Cloud Systems Engineer to join a large Federal Government technology environment and support the ongoing development, automation and optimisation of cloud and infrastructure services.
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This is a highly technical role suited to an engineer with strong Microsoft Azure, networking, Windows and Red Hat Linux experience, combined with mature scripting and automation capabilities.
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You'll help automate service tasks, integrate systems and improve the sustainability of application and infrastructure environments. The role will also have a strong focus on cloud cost optimisation and FinOps, including identifying opportunities to improve service utilisation, licensing and infrastructure efficiency.
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Key Responsibilities
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You will:
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Design, implement and support Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure
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Engineer and troubleshoot Azure networking and security solutions
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Develop automation and service improvements using PowerShell, Python and Bash
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Support Windows Server, Windows Desktop and Red Hat Linux environments
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Develop and maintain DevOps and CI/CD processes
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Automate operational tasks and integrate multiple systems to reduce manual effort
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Support Microsoft 365 security, Intune, Active Directory and PKI services
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Use Azure DevOps to support development, automation and infrastructure activities
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Investigate and develop FinOps and cloud cost optimisation practices
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Analyse cloud service usage and licensing to identify opportunities for cost reduction
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Identify opportunities to reuse existing infrastructure and optimise IaaS consumption
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Produce high-quality technical designs, security documentation and standard operating procedures
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Ensure infrastructure changes align with relevant security requirements and Australian Government security frameworks
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About You
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To be successful, you will have:
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Strong commercial or enterprise experience as a Cloud Systems Engineer / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
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Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
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Strong Azure networking and security knowledge
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Advanced scripting and automation skills across PowerShell, Python and Bash
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Strong Windows Server and Windows Desktop experience
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Experience administering Red Hat Linux
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Robust understanding of DevOps principles and practices
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Experience with Azure DevOps
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Experience with Microsoft Intune, Active Directory and PKI
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Understanding of Microsoft 365 security
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Strong technical documentation skills
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Ability to work across multiple technologies and integrate complex systems
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Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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Desirable Experience
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Experience with the following will be highly regarded:
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FinOps and automated cloud cost management
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Azure cost optimisation and IaaS optimisation
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Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code licensing and service usage
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Australian Government security controls, including ACSC Essential Eight and ISM
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Infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code
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Why Apply?
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Long-term contract through to June ****, with possible extension
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Work on complex Azure and enterprise infrastructure environments
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Opportunity to combine cloud engineering with automation, security and FinOps
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Hybrid working arrangements in Canberra
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Work alongside experienced technology and infrastructure professionals
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Make a tangible impact by improving the efficiency, security and sustainability of enterprise ICT services
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Security Requirement
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Active NV1 security clearance is required for this position.
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📌 Cloud Systems Engineer (Canberra)
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📍 Canberra